
Lisbon Travel Guide
Portugal
Lisbon is Portugal’s capital, with a population of 3,000,536, on the country’s Atlantic coast. It is served by Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), the main airport for arrivals in the city.
The nearby coastline gives travellers several beach options within 40 kilometres. Algés Beach is 8.5 kilometres away, Dafundo Beach is 9.1 kilometres away, and Fontainhas Beach in Paço de Arcos is 14.6 kilometres away.
Local time
Population
Weather in Lisbon
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Know before you go
Pays in EUR
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +351
Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Portugal, but not mandatory. Service charges are not usually included in bills.
Best time to visit Lisbon
Jan
16°10Feb
17°7Mar
17°13Apr
22°9May
23°3Jun
27°4Jul
29°1Aug
30°0Sep
26°6Oct
24°12Nov
19°10Dec
15°9Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Lisbon
Algés Beach
8.5 km away
Praia de Alburrica
8.9 km away
Dafundo Beach
9.1 km away
Praia da Cruz Quebrada
9.9 km away
Praia Velha
13.6 km away
Praia de Paço de Arcos
14.1 km away
Praia dos Moinhos
14.3 km away
Fontainhas Beach
14.6 km away
Things to do in Lisbon
Castelo de São Jorge
castle
1.1 km
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
art museum
2.8 km
Mosteiro de São Vicente de Fora
christian place of worship
1.3 km
Basílica da Estrela
historic site
2.1 km
1.1 km
Arco da Rua Augusta
monument
1.6 km
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
art museum
2.3 km
1.3 km
Getting there
Lisbon Portela Airport · 5.4 km
Frequently asked Questions
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